1221 This Is Just an Experiment!
The battle situation on the front line was quickly sent back to various places, and the emperor Pengeo also knew what was happening on the front line.
"Nearly two thousand soldiers died directly or indirectly in the bombing this morning..."
His Majesty the Emperor of Pengeo yawned. He raised his hand and stopped the adjutant next to the Imperial Marshal from reading, "I understand you say directly, but indirectly... what do you mean?"
The adjutant of the Imperial Marshal was stunned for a moment, quickly turned back a few pages, and briefly described what "indirect bombing death" was.
"... We found a round bomb weighing about two to three pounds in the bombed areas. These bombs cannot be effectively and safely cleared. It may be just digging them out of the ground. It will cause an explosion.”
"Even some of them will explode if you step on them."
"Our people encountered some troubles when they were evacuating..."
The people in the room were somewhat amazed that they could imagine such a scene, and this was also a change in the second generation of cluster bombs.
In order to make these "bullets" more malleable, in addition to fragmentation bombs that explode when they hit the ground, some very special "dumb mines" were also added.
These bombs do not explode immediately after landing. There is a level in these bombs. When the bomb stabilizes, the level begins to work.
As long as its tilt angle exceeds a certain degree, a steel piece will quickly return to its position, and at the moment of return, it will hit the primer and detonate the bomb.
This design is actually to cause secondary damage after the bombing. These bombs that cannot be cleared will become a limiter on the movement of large-scale personnel.
And in these places that have been plowed by bombs, it is difficult to find those bombs that fall inconspicuously in the corners. When someone walks over them, or touches it, or picks it up out of curiosity...
It will bring further damage!
There are not many of these bombs, but their killing efficiency is very high, because the first thing people think of after the bombing is to clean up the ruins, search for supplies, and search and rescue surviving soldiers.
They will inevitably turn over the wreckage after the explosion, maybe there is one in there!
People no longer avoid it, but actively find it and then detonate it!
Listening to the Imperial Marshal's adjutant read out the news currently sent back from the front line, His Majesty the Emperor of Pengeo yawned again and wiped a few tears from his eyes.
He must not be crying because of the many soldiers killed in the battle, but just because of the yawning.
He propped up his chin, always looking like he hadn't had a good rest, and had deep dark circles under his eyes. "Our plan from the beginning was correct. We gave up developing warships and started directly with the air force."
His expression was cold and a little arrogant. Looking at the nobles, the elders looked like gods in the clouds looking down on mortals.
"Continue to increase research on aircraft, increase investment in the air force, and air defense weapons..."
No one interrupted or interrupted him at this time, and no one opposed his ideas.
After the end of World War I, the Pengeo Empire faced a difficult choice.
If they don't want to be stuck in their house by the Gefra people in the next war, the best way is to find a way to restrict the Gefra navy.
But talking about developing a navy at this time actually has no practical significance for this country. Their naval level is probably only equivalent to being able to allow ships to leave here and go to other countries.
They have a huge land mass at their backs, and the opponents they have always considered as their enemies all come from the land.
They lack various battleship technologies. Even if they are given twenty years, let alone ten years, they may not be able to catch up with the current Gefra.
At that time, Emperor Pengeo formulated a new development path, continued to strengthen the army, and avoided confrontation with them in the areas where Gefra had advantages.
That's stupid. You are obviously no match, even if you develop for ten years. You still have to invest a lot of money and research here, and then ruin everything after ten years. Why not change your thinking from the beginning.
So Pengeo began to develop various mines, torpedoes, and fast boats that were light and did not require much technical content, including landing craft.
They only need to block some enemy warships and then transport the army to where they need to go to complete the strategic intention.
After the Federation defeated Gaevra's fleet with a submarine in a naval battle, the Pengeo Empire also began to research submarines, which would serve as the main anti-ship weapon.
When the Federation came up with another aircraft, the Emperor of Pengeo personally made the decision to devote most of his efforts to the research of aircraft and air force.
The navy cannot cooperate with the army, and no matter how developed the navy is, it cannot be the opponent of the Federation and Gaevra, but the air force is different.
The air force can cooperate with the army, and the air force poses a strong threat to targets on land and sea.
While other countries are still testing the fearful future, the Penteo people have begun to copy and improve the Q-I bomber through reverse engineering and install it on a small scale.
In essence, this "friction" is not only to test the strength of the federal army, but more importantly, it is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the air force in land wars!
They must determine whether the main battlefield of the next world war will be on land, sea or... in the sky!
Looking at these ministers and elders, His Majesty the Emperor's eyes that had just had a sharp luster dimmed again, and he waved his hand as if to shoo away flies.
"I remember that the Federation has several giant ships approaching the Niujiao Strait?"
The Imperial Marshal nodded in agreement, "We have entered the Oxhorn Strait and our supply line has been cut off. I am extremely sorry, Your Majesty."
"It's nothing. We have known this result from the beginning. This is also in line with the second part of our plan. Let the Air Force take another move and try our new things..."
He said and stood up holding on to the armrests on both sides of the gold high-backed chair, "Then that's it for today's meeting, long live..."
After saying that, the ministers and elders left here amidst the enthusiastic shouts of "Long live the Empire" and "Long live His Majesty the Emperor." The entire empire once again started to run at high speed like a precision instrument.
At three airports near the Niujiao Strait, hundreds of aircraft are being loaded and undergoing final inspections.
In addition to conventional aerial bombs, there are also incendiary gasoline bombs and air-dropped torpedoes!
At this time, the federal navy, which was entering the Niujiao Strait, had not yet realized the danger they needed to face. They were too careless!
"I heard that the front was bombed and there were heavy casualties..."
A sailor was observing changes in the surrounding sea surface with a telescope while chatting with the sailor behind him.
Life at sea is boring. Perhaps the sailors of Gefra have become accustomed to this boring life. They can abide by all the rules and regulations as strictly as possible and comply with all the requirements in the sailor's manual.
But this is too difficult for the federal people.
Yes, it's too difficult.
Federalists are born free, and even the Charter gives Federalists the right to pursue freedom and defend freedom!
Do you want them to work on the ship for ten hours without talking or deserting?
They are expected to go on strike.
So before the red alert, if there was something wrong with the soldiers, the officers would pretend they didn't see it.
Another sailor nodded in agreement, and then sighed, "No one thought that a backward rural place like Pengeo could actually produce so many bombers. They have cracked the secret of the aircraft!"
In the eyes of the federal people, countries like Pengeo, which are far away and have not participated in the great voyages, belong to the countryside, and they are all country people who they look down upon.
It is said that dozens of bombers were taken out this time, which is indeed a bit surprising.
But there is only one thing. The navy is proud. They do not think that the army's defeat has anything to do with them. Every sailor has a kind of pride in his heart.
The glory of the Federation must ultimately be protected by the navy.
The sailor put down the telescope and took out a pack of Silver Age from his pocket. It was beautifully packaged. Although the price was a little high, it was still affordable for the navy with high benefits and high wages.
He handed out a cigarette to another Marine, and they smoked it together.
From below, it was impossible to see what the people in the observation tower were doing, so they were not afraid of being discovered by the officers below. The two were chatting about the recently played movies, the conflict, and the cheap prices in Nagali. girls.
The last topic was their main chat topic. Sometimes they would resupply when passing through Nagaril, and they would have about a week to dock and rest.
It only takes a few dollars to have fun for a night, and that place is simply heaven to them.
Some people think that finding a job in Nagaril is the best place after military service. There is not much pressure in life and work, and you can enjoy happiness to the fullest.
The two of them were leaning in the observation deck and chatting. One of them suddenly glanced at the sky in the distance, a little surprised, "I remember that the weather station didn't say there would be rain in the area today..."
There is a dark cloud in the distant sky, but this is quite normal to them. The weather on the sea is so unpredictable, and it is summer, so the weather is even more difficult to predict.
Another sailor picked up the phone and dialed the number in the command room, "...there is a black cloud in the northeast, it may be raining..."
After he hung up the phone, he took another look, his expression still a little surprised, "These clouds are coming so fast, what is our ship's speed now?"
At this time, the two sailors subconsciously looked at the dark clouds that spread in the distance. They subconsciously picked up the telescope and looked at the distant sky...